Direct Support Professional

Addus HomeCare; Afton (TN); Presencial; USD 18.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Daily & Weekly Pay Option

Travel reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Direct deposit

Descripción de la vacante

Addus HomeCare is seeking Direct Support Professionals in Afton, TN to provide essential in-home care for seniors and people with disabilities. This entry-level role offers flexible hours, reliable pay, and the chance to learn the foundations of quality home care while making a meaningful difference in clients' daily lives.

You'll follow care plans, assist with personal care, meal prep, transportation, and monitor changes in health, reporting findings to the team.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED, and one year of in-home care services experience.
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Reliable transportation, required for member transportation; valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Responsabilidades

• Follow a care plan for the member and report on completed tasks.
• Assist people with personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.)
• Support routine house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation.
• Transport members to appointments, daily errands, and other locations as necessary.
• Assist member with the self-administration of medications (no administering or measuring)
• Observe and report any changes in member's condition.

Conocimientos

Good communication

Reliable, energetic, self-motivated

Ability to follow written/verbal instr

Reliable transportation

Driver's license

Comfortable using an electronic device

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Descripción del empleo

Earn up to $15.68/HR.
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn the fundamentals of quality home care and deliver life-changing service to your clients. As an Addus Direct Support Professional, you’ll play a vital role in supporting seniors and people with disabilities living independently. This rewarding, entry-level position provides consistent, flexible hours to accommodate your personal needs, while providing a great career with a growing, innovative industry leader.
If you have a genuine passion for helping others, and you are looking for a meaningful, fulfilling career with a dynamic, value-driven organization that recognizes and supports your contribution, we invite you to join our team.
DSP Benefits

• Daily & Weekly Pay Option
• Travel reimbursement.
• Flexible schedule
• Direct deposit

DSP Responsibilities

• Follow a care plan for the member and report on completed tasks.
• Assist people with personal care (bathing, dressing, etc.)
• Support routine house cleaning, laundry, and assist with meal preparation.
• Transport members to appointments, daily errands, and other locations as necessary.
• Assist member with the self-administration of medications (no administering or measuring)
• Observe and report any changes in member's condition.

DSP Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, and one year of in-home care services experience
• Able to pass a criminal background check.
• Reliable transportation, required for member transportation. A valid driver’s license and proof of insurance is required.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and follow written/verbal instructions.
• Good communication skills
• Reliable, energetic, self-motivated, and well-organized
• Comfortable using an electronic device.

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.